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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.13, 1,752.20 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.13, 1,752.20 and 346.49 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.13 : 1,752.20 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.13/1,752.20 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.13x = 1,752.20 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.13x = 607,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,119.78/1,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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